Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $218.62 | 3.281% | $225.7929 | $225.79 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
Purchase #2 | $74.78 | 12.292% | $83.972 | $83.97 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
Purchase #3 | $227.55 | 10.177% | $250.7078 | $250.71 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
Purchase #4 | $23.58 | 3.318% | $24.3624 | $24.36 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
Purchase #5 | $180.80 | 7.448% | $194.266 | $194.27 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
Purchase #6 | $166.38 | 8.332% | $180.2428 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
Purchase #7 | $174.45 | 4.375% | $182.0822 | $182.08 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,066.16 | $1,141.4261 | $1,141.42 | $1,141.40 | $1,141.50 |